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Category Archives: Faith Transitions

Joining Community of Christ

Indie Mormon Posted on November 15, 2017 by Steve OttesonNovember 15, 2017

July 16, 2017 was an important day in my faith journey. On that day I officially became a member of Community of Christ (formerly known as the RLDS church). My local congregation has been a wonderful place for me to … Continue reading →

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Breaking the Silence

Indie Mormon Posted on October 26, 2017 by Steve OttesonOctober 27, 2017

(This is a guest post by Royleane Otteson) Almost three years ago something happened in our family that changed our course and our lives. The Otteson family who used to be all there and very participatory in all areas of … Continue reading →

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Independence, Missouri

Indie Mormon Posted on October 19, 2017 by Steve OttesonOctober 19, 2017

My wife and I recently visited Independence, Missouri on our way to Sunstone in Nauvoo, Illinois. There are a lot of interesting church history sites in Independence and in nearby locations. The most prominent is the 63.5 acre section occupied … Continue reading →

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My Inner Voice

Indie Mormon Posted on December 27, 2016 by Steve OttesonDecember 27, 2016

I’ve been reflecting on different times in my life when I felt like I had a very strong prompting to do something. Logically I might not have been able to explain why I felt so strongly about a decision I had made, … Continue reading →

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If You Leave the Church, Where Will You Go?

Indie Mormon Posted on October 3, 2016 by Steve OttesonOctober 19, 2016

Elder M. Russell Ballard gave a talk in October 2016 General Conference entitled “To Whom Shall We Go?” where he said the following: Some disciples struggle to understand a specific Church policy or teaching. Others find concerns in our history … Continue reading →

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A Father’s Blessing

Indie Mormon Posted on July 13, 2016 by Steve OttesonJuly 13, 2016

My son will be turning 19 in the hospital tomorrow. He’s been sick for years with a god-forsaken disease known as ulcerative colitis. All around us are kids sicker than he is, but that’s little comfort when it’s your son … Continue reading →

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Liken Lyrics Unto Us

Indie Mormon Posted on May 15, 2016 by Steve OttesonMay 15, 2016

Music has an ability to touch me in very profound ways. I can hear a song popular from my youth and the nostalgia can sometimes be overwhelming. As I started going through my faith transition, my ears perked up for things that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith Transitions | Tagged Music | 2 Replies

Shedding My Artificial Skin

Indie Mormon Posted on April 18, 2016 by Steve OttesonApril 18, 2016

(This is an essay written by Caroline Brock. I am posting this with her permission, as she hopes it can help people who struggle with some of the teachings of the LDS church.) In my mid 30’s, after all my … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaffection, Faith Transitions | Tagged Temples | Leave a reply

Mormon Transitions Podcast: Fostering Mutual Respect as Couples through Transition

Indie Mormon Posted on March 13, 2016 by Steve OttesonMarch 13, 2016

My wife and I participated in a Mormon Transitions Podcast led by Dr. Kristy Money. We met Kristy briefly last summer while we were in Utah. Recently she started a new podcast for people who are experiencing faith transitions in … Continue reading →

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